Visit and Explore
Rome and Italy
Discover the Beauty of Rome and Southern Italy
Tailored experiences designed to immerse you in the culture, history, and charm of Italy.
All of my tours in Rome and Southern Italy can be fully customized to suit your specific needs and ensure a pleasant, memorable experience.
Your holiday will allow you to immerse yourself in the traditional culture and atmosphere of Rome and southern Italy, all in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Private tours in Rome, designed around one party at a time
Olga Golubeva is a licensed private tour guide in Rome and across Italy. She has lived in Rome since 1999 and guides in fluent English, Russian and Italian, with conversational French and Spanish for mixed-language family groups. Every tour on this site is private: your party only, no headsets, no fixed departure time, no stranger’s itinerary.
Because the licence covers Rome and the Vatican, Olga guides inside the sites themselves — the Colosseum and the Forum, the Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery — rather than commenting from the pavement outside. Two humanities degrees behind her, art history and law, and a lasting fascination with the people rather than the monuments: who lived here, who fell from favour here, what the city looked like the morning after.
The programmes below are starting points, not a catalogue. Pick one, combine two across a day, or send your dates and let Olga propose the shape of your time in Rome.
In season now — truffle hunting in the Roman countryside
Autumn is the height of the truffle year. A morning in the woods with an authentic truffle hunter and his specially trained dogs, then a traditional home-cooked lunch at his house, every dish made with what you found that morning. A volcanic corner of the Roman countryside within easy reach of the city — not Umbria, not Tuscany. See the day.
Explore Rome and Southern Italy with PRIVATE Tours
Personalized tours to explore Italy’s culture and history.
Driving Tour of Rome
Vatican Without Queues: Discover the Treasures of the Holy See
The Exclusive Rome — A Private Experience with Olga Golubeva
Truffle Hunting in the Roman Countryside
Exclusive Vatican: A World of Grandeur, Art, and Spirituality
Rome Sightseeing Tour
Pizza and Gelato Masterclass
Mosaic and Fresco Masterclass
Helicopter Tour
Ancient Rome
Tour of Roman Castles and Surroundings
Tivoli Tour
Professional Interpreter for Business Negotiations
Underground Rome
Christian Rome Tour
Borghese Gallery Tour
Amalfi Coast Full-Day Tour from Rome
Gastronomic Tour of Rome
About
me
My name is Olga Golubeva, and I am a licensed tour guide and interpreter.
I have been living in Rome since 1999, and I am deeply in love with this city. My goal is to help you experience the unique atmosphere of the Eternal City and create unforgettable memories.
On this website, you will find a selection of the most popular tours. However, I am always ready to tailor your experience to meet your specific needs – from customized excursions to personal shopping services and interpreter assistance.
I will do my best to make your trip stress-free, enjoyable, and filled with fascinating discoveries. My hope is that you will fall in love with Rome and feel the desire to come back again and again.
Escape the Summer Heat — Rome’s Most Iconic Tour After Dark
Vatican After Hours — A Private Glimpse for Discerning Travellers
When the great bronze doors close and the last echo of footsteps fades from the Sistine Chapel, a different Vatican reveals itself — one untouched by daytime crowds. Reserved for those few admitted under private arrangement.
How a private day is put together
You write on WhatsApp, Telegram or through the contact form with your dates, how many of you there are, and what draws you — antiquity, the Vatican, art, food, or a day by the sea. Olga proposes a programme, you settle the details together, and on the day she meets you at your hotel. A chauffeured car can be added to any itinerary, and museum entries are reserved in advance so that no part of your morning is spent standing in a queue.
Why private rather than a group tour
A group tour runs on the organiser’s clock. A private tour runs on yours: you can stay in front of the fresco that stopped you, skip what does not interest you, break for coffee, and change the plan halfway through the afternoon. For families with children, for travellers returning to Rome for the third or fourth time, and for anyone who values quiet and undivided attention, it is the only format that genuinely works.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Olga Golubeva?
Olga Golubeva is a licensed private tour guide in Rome and across Italy, registered with NeedGuide under licence number 4608. She designs bespoke single- and multi-day itineraries for couples, families and small private groups, with a focus on the Vatican, central Rome, the Castelli Romani, the Amalfi Coast and the Roman countryside.
What languages does Olga speak?
Olga conducts private tours in fluent English, Russian and Italian. She also has conversational French and Spanish, which is useful for mixed-language family groups travelling together from Switzerland, Monaco or the Cote d’Azur.
How much does a private tour with Olga cost?
Every itinerary is custom-quoted based on group size, length of the day, destinations, transport (chauffeured car or boat), and any private access requested (Vatican night, Sistine Chapel exclusive, museum closures). Quotes are returned within 24 hours of a written enquiry.
Does Olga arrange Vatican access?
Yes. Olga organises Vatican Museums night openings, Sistine Chapel exclusive entries, the Vatican Gardens by electric vehicle, the Vatican Library, the Necropolis under Saint Peter’s, and private papal audience seating where availability allows.
How do I book a private tour?
The fastest channel is Telegram, where Olga replies personally; email is the second option for formal multi-day quotes. A 30 percent deposit confirms the date once the itinerary and price are agreed in writing.
Which destinations does Olga cover beyond Rome?
Day tours and overnight programmes are designed to the Amalfi Coast (Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Capri, Salerno, Paestum), the Roman lakes (Bracciano, Nemi, Albano), the Castelli Romani, Tivoli, the Roman countryside for truffles, and Tuscany for wine and slow drives.
Is Olga’s service suitable for VIP and private-jet travellers?
Yes. A significant share of clients arrive at Ciampino by private jet; Olga coordinates with the FBO, the chauffeured car and the hotel concierge so that the guest passes from tarmac to first appointment without any logistical friction.